7 New Buffer Features to Explore in 2024 (+ a Sneak Peek at What's to Come)
Everything you need to know about Buffer's latest product updates and what's coming next on the product roadmap.
Product Marketing Manager @ Buffer
We’re always adding new features and updates to Buffer. This year, we've introduced several new additions, and we're excited to give you a sneak peek at what's coming next.
Here's everything you need to know about our latest updates and what to look forward to.
Already released in 2024
Notification Publishing for Instagram
Buffer can either auto-post on your behalf or you can choose to get notifications to finish the post yourself. More flexibility, more creative control.
Board View
Keep track of your social media ideas, visualize your progress, and drag and drop your way from “To Do” to “Done” with this Trello-style planning feature.
LinkedIn First Comment
Amplify your engagement by scheduling the first comment on your LinkedIn posts. This feature lets you strategically plan initial interactions, sparking conversations and increasing visibility.
Facebook Stories
Schedule your Facebook Stories with Buffer. More than 500 million people watch Facebook Stories every day.
Pinterest Personal Profiles
We've expanded our Pinterest capabilities. You can now schedule posts directly to your personal Pinterest profiles, opening up more creative possibilities for your personal and professional branding.
Link Shortener Toggle
This new toggle feature allows you to choose when to use our link shortener, giving you more control over how your links appear and are tracked.
Re-order Images
This improvement lets you rearrange the order of images in your scheduled posts, so you can ensure your visual content makes the best impact.
Coming soon
Bluesky: The Twitter/X alternative that now has more than 5.6 million users. You'll soon be able to schedule posts on Bluesky with Buffer!
Threads: Our most requested integration, ever! The ability to post to Threads with Buffer is in the works right now.
LinkedIn Personal Profile Analytics: Soon, you’ll be able to gain insights into how your content is performing on your personal LinkedIn profiles. This analytics feature will help you tailor your content strategy more effectively.
Duplicate Post: The upcoming 'Duplicate a Post' feature will allow you to quickly replicate successful posts across different channels, saving time and boosting efficiency.
Aggregated Post Analytics: We're simplifying how you measure success. With this new feature, you'll see aggregated analytics for your posts across all social media platforms in one comprehensive view.
Follow along and share your suggestions with us
Got ideas or suggestions? We’d love to hear them! Check out our roadmap and share your thoughts at suggestions.buffer.com. It’s a great way to see how your ideas could become part of our future updates.
We’re excited about the new tools and features coming your way, all designed to make managing social media a breeze so you can create real connections with your audience.
Thanks so much for your ongoing support and input — it really shapes everything we do at Buffer.
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